Commonwealth Of Va
Arlington County
66.1%
Dismissed
33.7%
Convicted
2,119
Cases
88th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
Regional avg: 34.7% dismissed
2,119 cases · 2023–2024

Charged after an arrest by Commonwealth Of Va? 66.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Arlington County average.

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You were arrested in Arlington County, and the data shows something unusual about cases from this jurisdiction. Your dismissal rate sits at 66.1%—nearly double the statewide average of 34.7%. This means cases here are far more likely to be dropped than prosecuted statewide. You're in the 87th percentile for dismissals, meaning very few jurisdictions see cases dismissed this frequently. The conviction rate of 33.7% reflects the inverse: roughly one-third of cases result in conviction. This pattern suggests either charging decisions are broader here, cases face evidentiary challenges, or the court system processes them differently than most of Virginia.

Almost all cases tracked here fall under "Other" charges, which makes specific analysis difficult. However, that category maintains a 66.2% dismissal rate, consistent with the overall pattern. Without knowing your specific charge type, the data indicates you're in a jurisdiction where dismissals substantially outpace convictions—a meaningful factor in understanding your case's likely trajectory compared to defendants in other parts of Virginia.

Based on 2,119 public court records, 2023–2024. Cases heard at Arlington County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: December 2024

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Failure to Appear 781 73.4%
Contempt of Court 8 16.7%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Cymbalisty 1,739 15.4%
G Seibert 1,694 30.5%
J Trainer 1,679 12.8%
K Heath 1,311 23.5%
T T Cullen 1,206 36.1%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving Commonwealth Of Va have a 66.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 34.7%, based on 2,119 cases from 2023-2024 public court records. This rate is higher than 88% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Commonwealth Of Va include Failure to Appear (781 cases), Contempt of Court (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 781 Failure to Appear cases involving Commonwealth Of Va in Arlington County, 73.4% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Arlington County.
Based on 8 Contempt of Court cases involving Commonwealth Of Va in Arlington County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Contempt of Court outcomes for Arlington County.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024. 2,119 cases analyzed. Last updated December 2024. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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